Jewell Fisher, daughter of the late Willie Rhine and Edna Anderson Rhine, was born on June 26, 1927, in Gamaliel, Arkansas, and departed this life on January 6, 2023, at Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 95.
Mrs. Fisher was the former owner of Fisher Furniture in Bell City, Missouri. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Bell City. She enjoyed raising a garden and working in her yard, which she received yard of the month for in Bell City.
On February 15, 1947, in Piggott, Arkansas, she was united in marriage to Louie Fisher. Mr. Fisher preceded her in death on May 28, 1996.
She is survived by two daughters, Judy Ann Overbey and husband Roger of Advance, Missouri, and Terry Lynn Hawkins of Advance, Missouri; by her brother, Cecil Rhine of St. Louis, Missouri; by four sisters, Illine Boyet of Gideon, Missouri, Ann Morris of Kennett, Missouri, Geneva Branch of Arnold, Missouri, and Nola Gilkey of Gideon, Missouri; by three grandchildren, Roger Overby (Tammy), John Overbey (Belinda), and Galen Hawkins (Larissa); by five great-grandchildren, Brogan, Racheal, Jessica, Jake and Josh; and by three great-great grandchildren, Ellie, Lexi and Tyler.
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, J. W. Fisher; by her son-in-law, Larry Hawkins, and by her brother, Jack Rhine.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Sunday, January 8, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Lehman Shirrell officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Bell City, Missouri.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Johnny Eugene Lutz, son of the late Eugene Otto Lutz and Katie Hall Aldrich, was born on October 20, 1962, in Goshen, Indiana, and departed this life on January 2, 2023, at his residence in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 60 years.
Mr. Lutz was a Veteran of the Missouri National Guard and had worked in residential construction. He enjoyed camping and fishing.
He is survived by his son, Steven Lutz of California; by his step-son, Terry Gordon Jr. of Morehouse, Missouri; by two step-daughters, Misty Conway of Dexter, Missouri, and Barbara Gordon of Morehouse, Missouri; and by two sisters, Belinda Crowley of Dexter, Missouri, and Kathleen Temple of Sikeston, Missouri.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, George Junior Smith, and Melvin Lee Smith.
Services will be planned at a later date.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Phylis Jean Reinbott, daughter of the late Harold Reinbott and Elenora Lowery Reinbott, was born in Harviell, Missouri on October 31, 1947 and departed this life in Gideon Care Center in Gideon, Missouri on January 3, 2023 at the age of 75.
Mrs. Reinbott had worked at Brown Shoe Company in both Bernie and Parma until they closed and then for Tyson for 10 years.
Survivors include one son, Stanley McCollough of Dexter, Missouri and Paula Vincent & husband Kevin of Bernie, Missouri; by two brothers, Gary Reinbott of Dexter, Missouri and Curt Reinbott & wife Peggy of Doniphan, Missouri; by one sister Ruth Dugan of Parma, Missouri; by four grandchildren, Justin Cook & wife Carolyn, Gunner Cook, Tyler Vincent and Emilie Vincent all of Bernie, Missouri; by three great-grandchildren, Gabe Cook, Rolen Cook and Carson Vincent; also by other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death, other than by her parents, by three brothers, Harold Reinbott Jr., Joe Reinbott and Mark Reinbott; also by one sister, Shirley Crowell.
Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Saturday, January 7, 2023, from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Chapel in Bernie at 12:00 Noon. With Rev. Steve Fitzpatrick officiating.
Interment will follow in Dexter Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie is assisting with all arrangements.
Jonathan T. Michael McGowan, son of Joey McGowan of Bernie, Missouri and Marcy McGowen of Bernie, Missouri was born on May 18, 1984 in Dexter, Missouri and departed this life on December 31, 2022 at his residence in Bernie at the age of 38.
Jonathan worked in construction with his father. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and was a resident of Bernie.
On September 22, 2018 he was united in marriage to Shonda Ferguson in Bernie, Missouri. Mrs. McGowan survives of their home in Bernie.
Other than by his wife and parents, he is survived by one son, Julian McGowan of Malden, Missouri; by four daughters, Megan Barbre, Joslynne McGowan, Justyse McGowan, and Jayla McGowan all of Bernie, Missouri; by one brother, Richie Darling of St. Louis, Missouri; and by two sisters, Keisha Darling of Illinois and Marisa Farmer of Bernie, Missouri; and by extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Jared McGowan.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the Mathis Funeral Chapel in Bernie, Missouri. Interment will follow in the Bernie Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie is assisting with arrangements.
Wanda Faye Standridge, daughter of the late Warren R. Kem and Lillie Mae Chaney Kem, was born on November 18, 1943, in Fort Myers, Florida, and departed this life on December 29, 2022, at Southeast Health of Stoddard County in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 79 years.
Mrs. Standridge had worked for Bloomfield Public Schools in Bloomfield, Missouri. She attended Walker Church in Bloomfield and was a resident of Bloomfield. Wanda was very witty and ornery, she had a great smile and personality. She never met a stranger, she was friends with many of the teachers she worked with, she had a wonderful relationship with all her children, and she loved her grandchildren and her beloved dog Foxy. She will be missed by everyone
On February 22, 1964, in Sikeston, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Charles Edward Standridge. Mr. Standridge preceded her in death on August 20, 2004.
She is survived by her son, John Standridge and wife Connie of Bloomfield, Missouri; by her daughter, Sandra Lynxwiler and husband Lyn of Bloomfield, Missouri; by her brother, Wayne R. Kem and wife Ruth of Jefferson City, Missouri; by two sisters, Randena McMillen and husband Arthur and Cathy Walters all of Sikeston, Missouri; by six grandchildren, Chris Lynxwiler and wife Ocean; Courtney Farmer, Daniel Finch and wife Haley, Bobbi Ann Finch, Nycole Born, and Kyle Whited and wife Hope; and by five great-grandchildren, Lane Lynxwiler, Maci Lynxwiler, Rylee Farmer, Marshall Finch, and Nina Whited.
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, David Standridge in infancy; by her daughter, Barbara Finch; by her grandson, David Finch; and by her brother-in-law, Jim Walters.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday, January 2, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, January 2, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories cemetery in Sikeston.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
